Updates
New laws, rules and programs that change what drone and robotics companies can sell, build and get funded forOne entry per change, newest first, with what to do about it and a source to confirm. Reviewed monthly; last review September 21, 2026. Know of a change that belongs here? Send it.
2026, ongoingFCCFCC Covered List: foreign-made UAS and critical componentsThe FCC's 2026 Covered List actions add foreign-made unmanned aircraft and critical components, which cannot receive new equipment authorization. Platforms on the Blue UAS list carry a temporary exemption; the current end date is on fcc.gov.
What to do: Check the authorization status of every radio module you sell or fly, and of any foreign-designed platform in your fleet.Source: FlightBrief
What to do: Check the authorization status of every radio module you sell or fly, and of any foreign-designed platform in your fleet.Source: FlightBrief